Local obituaries for Redlands and Yucaipa, CA.

Apr 13, 2022

Benjamin Arnold Mercado of Redlands, California passed peacefully from this earth on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was 76 years old. Mercado was a lifelong resident of Redlands graduating from Redlands High School in 1963. Go Terriers! Mercado was drafted into the United States Army enlisting to fight the war in Vietnam in July of 1966. A sky soldier, he...

Apr 8, 2022

December 8, 1964 – April 8, 2022, Jeffrey Alan Peters was born in Newark, OH, and passed peacefully from this life on April 8, 2022, at the age of 57, with his family by his side at home in Redlands, CA. Jeff took on the fight against brain cancer (Glioblastoma Brain Tumor) with great determination for 17 months. He reached...

Apr 7, 2022

On December 22, 1947 in McComb Mississippi, Major and Evelyn Nobles gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Patricia Ann Nobles. Pat, as she was affectionately known, lived in different parts of the U.S. before coming to Southern California. She graduated from Garey High School in Pomona and attended Mt. SAC and San Bernardino Valley College before settling in...

Apr 2, 2022

On the morning of April 2, 2022. Hazel Oropeza of San Bernardino passed away at the age of 60. Hazel was born on February 3, 1962 in San Bernardino CA. Hazel was an amazing grandmother, mother and an amazing wife to Rigoberto Oropeza of 40 years. Hazel had such a big heart filled with love and a beautiful soul. Hazel...

Mar 31, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph E. Williams, our loving and devoted husband, dad, grandpa (papa), great grandpa, brother in-law, uncle and friend to all whose lives he touched. He was born on June 25, 1933 in Rogers Ohio and passed away at home in Yucaipa, California Thursday morning March 31, 2022 surrounded by...

Mar 31, 2022

Dean Papapetru, a Real Estate Broker and long-time resident of Redlands, Ca passed away unexpectedly on March 31st, 2022 at the age of 67 in Mentone, Ca. Dean is survived by his children; Wil and Roxann Papapetru; his former wife; DiAnna Tonello; his former Father in-law; Kjell Ekker; and his Mother; Despina Papapetru. He is predeceased by his brother; Greg...

Mar 30, 2022

Today we come to celebrate the compassionate, loving, journey of Lanisha Morris truly a gift from God. Born on March 27th, 1991 to her mother Sheila Leach (Grant), and father Reginald Morris. Also known by Teeta to family and Lala to friends, Lanisha leaves behind (but not too far behind) her stepfather Christopher Leach and stepmother Natalie Blackstone. A flew...

Mar 28, 2022

Ryan Daniel Nessi was born on January 29, 1990 at Doctor’s Hospital in Montclair, California, surrounded by his exuberant family, anxiously awaiting his arrival. He only had one place he called home during his life and that was in beautiful Bloomington, California. Ryan graduated from Bloomington High School in 2008. He attended Riverside City College to begin credits toward a...

Mar 27, 2022

Don A. Cabral, a lifetime resident of Redlands, passed after a hard-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was 70. Son of the late Santos and Mercy Cabral. He graduated in 1969 where he met and married his Redlands High School sweetheart Mary Louise. They would have been married 53 years. He worked for Stater Bros nearly 50 yrs.Throughout his fatherhood,...

Mar 25, 2022

Margaret Lujan passed into Heaven at the age of 74 on March 25, 2022. She was born to Eusebio and Leticia Renteria on October 17, 1947 in Redlands, CA. She was the second oldest of 6 brothers and sisters. Margaret had a heart of gold that was big enough to fill a room. She was an amazing Mother, Mema, Aunt,...

Mar 24, 2022

Mary Eleanor Dalton was born on December 12, 1932, on a cold winter’s day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But, as those who knew her well could attest, her presence felt like a warm spring day. Her smile would lighten a room on the darkest of days. Mary’s life was not short on challenges, but she always managed to dwell on the...

Mar 20, 2022

Anna Marietta Derda passed away at 96 years of age at her home in Highland, CA on March 20, 2022. She was born on July 26, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. She met her husband Robert Frank Derda when she was working for the telephone company in Chicago. They married in 1946 after Robert returned from serving overseas in the Army...

Mar 17, 2022

With much sorrow we are announcing the passing of Jack C. Smith at age 74, at his home in Yucaipa, CA. Jack was born in Redlands to Seth and Susan Smith, attended Redlands schools, and graduated from Redlands High in 1965. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 1966, received his officer's commission in April 1967, transferred to Alaska,...

Mar 14, 2022

Robert Tripp was born in Chowchilla, CA on May 4, 1949. He loved music and the love of his life, his wife, Kathleen Tripp. Robert passed in Mesa AZ due to covid-19. He fought in the Viet-Nam war where he was an expert rifleman and earned the Bronze Service Star and several others. He will be laid to rest at...

Mar 12, 2022

Rev. Blanche A. Lewis 11/21/1923 – 03/12/2022 Rev. Blanche A. Lewis, 98 of Redlands went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 12, 2022. She is survived by her children Ginny Zahm of Mentone and David & Kathleen Lewis of Redlands. Her grandchildren Kim Campbell, Jessica Lewis, Stephen (Jessica) Lewis and Jennifer (Kris) Manzano. 17 great grandchildren and 11...

Mar 10, 2022

Matthew Watt was born on April 6, 1988, to Linda Watt. He was born in Fresno, but grew up in San Bernardino, California. He was the 4 of 5 children. He attended school in the San Bernardino School district. He graduated from San Andres High School. At the age of 19, he attended C.C.C. By 21 years, he was a...

Mar 8, 2022

Mar 6, 2022

This March 6th, 2022, Brenda Stormer took her final breath. The sun rose and the world welcomed Brenda on 10/24/1946 a day the world became a little brighter. Brenda lived a full and warm life, filled with love for her family and the Green Bay Packers. She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Brenda is survived by her husband...

Mar 4, 2022

Zanona Amador Montañez 12/23/1920-03/04/202 Zanona “Chena” Montañez was raised in Bryn Mawr, CA by parents Getrudes Gonzalez Amador and Lorenzo Amador. She had 4 four siblings: Joe, Emma, John and Felix. She married Salvador Montañez on June 29, 1940 and they were married for 61 years until Salvador’s passing in 2001. Together they raised 8 children, Salvador Jr. (Rachel) Alfred,...

Mar 3, 2022

Velva Lee (Robinson) Layton, 87, of Redlands California, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2022. She passed away from natural causes. Velva was born November 12, 1934 in Bakersfield California to Jim and Ruby (Brooks) Robinson. Her siblings, who all predeceased her, were Dorothy Farris, Ronald Robinson, and Carthal Ray (Corky) Robinson. Velva grew up...